Announcing "The Disseminators"

Over time I've come to realize that we have been blessed to have some very passionate supporters of our brand. These are folks who, since the beginning, have advocated on our behalf. They have all along been like family, so today we begin the process of formalizing that relationship.

Over the next few weeks we'll begin announcing the appointment of a select group of cigar smokers to be known as "Disseminators." Across the country, these folks will be bringing you all the latest news about not only Emilio Cigars, but all the other terrific brands we distribute.

These will be the first people to receive samples of new products. They will participate in product development. They may even show up at shops and events bearing gifts.

We'll flesh out the details of how this will all work as we move forward, but effective today the infiltration begins.

Emilio Cigars and Nomad Cigars enter distribution agreement

Emilio Cigars Enters Into Agreement With Nomad Cigar Company For Distribution Rights

January 4, 2012 – Fred Rewey, owner of Nomad Cigar Company, makers of Nomad cigars manufactured in Dominican Republic, and Gary Griffith, owner of Emilio Cigars, announced today that they have entered into a distribution agreement.  

Under this arrangement, Emilio Cigars sales staff will bring the Nomad Cigar line to market while Fred Rewey will continue to focus on product development, brand expansion, and manufacturing.

Nomad Cigar Company was started by Rewey in 2012 and quickly leveraged Rewey’s experience with social media and online promotion. The result was Nomad hitting the spotlight early in production.

"The Nomad brand fits well with what we're trying to accomplish," said Griffith "and I believe will become an important addition to the portfolio."

Rewey added: “I am truly honored to have Gary and the entire Emilio team distribute Nomad cigars. In addition to being able to partner with such a well-run infrastructure, it continues to give both Nomad and boutique cigars in general a more significant presence in a growing marketplace. The interest in Nomad since launch has been a bit overwhelming – this new relationship will enable Nomad to continue to grow in 2013 and beyond.”

The cigars will be warehoused and shipped from the Emilio Cigars facility in Vineland, NJ and should beginning shipping later in the month.

Contact:

Emilio Cigars

Gary Griffith

Twitter: @EmilioCigar

Nomad Cigar Company

Fred Rewey

Twitter: @Godfadr

Godfadr@NomadCigarCompany.com

House of Emilio December Recap

 To say December has been a wonderful month for we at the House of Emilio would be an understatement indeed. We partnered with some incredible new friends, released a few cigars, and have been overwhelmed by all the great press we've received about the Emilio brand and our distributed brands.

My best wishes to all for a wonderful year in 2013!

I'm just going to keep this simple. Below are links to the many top cigar lists we've been honored to be included on, as well as links to reviews published in the past month.

Emilio Cigars AF Suave was awarded "Cigar of the Year" by Michael Forry of Stogie Review, and was among The Smoking Greek's Top 10 Cigars of 2012, Leaf and Grape's Top 10 Light Cigars of 2012, and A Cigar Smoker's Top 15 Cigars of 2012

Los Regalos Quetzal ranked #3 on Frank's Top Ten Cigars of 2012 on the Keeping Your Man Card Blog, and #2 on Covering Your Ash Top 10 Cigars of 2012

Draig K ranked #15 on Cigar Coop's Top 25 Cigars of 2012 , #2 on Patrick Landrums Top 10 of 2012 on Keeping Your Man Card , Seth's Humidor Top 10 Cigars of 2012 , The Smoking Greek's Top 25 Cigars of 2012 , as well as Leaf and Grape's Top 10 Medium Cigars of 2012

Emilio Cigars Serie H Maduro was named "Cigar of the Year" for 2012 by Cigars of Savannah, and was included in Birmingham Cigars Top 10 Cigars of 2012

La Musa Mousa was included on Scott Partridges's Top 10 Cigars of 2012.

La Musa Melete ranked #6 on Patrick Landrum's Top 10 of 2012 on Keeping Your Man Card
 , and was included by Charlie Greenbacker of Stogie Review on hist list of "Cigars to Watch in 2013."

Emilio Cigars AF1 was included among Tom's Cigars Top Cigars of 2012

Emilio Cigars AF2 was included on The Smoking Greek's Top 25 Cigars of 2012

Ezra Zion Inception was named Cigar of the Year by Stick Review, ranked #1 on the Covering Your Ash Top 10 Cigars of 2012, and was included among The Smoking Greek's Top 10 Cigars of 2012

Rodrigo Cigars La Fortaleza was included on The Smoking Greek Top 25 Cigars of 2012 , A Cigar Smoker's Top 15 Cigars of 2012, and were in included in the Top Ten Cigars of 2012 on Keeping Your Man Card, was named #1 Cigar of 2012 by Habana Happenings, made Birmingham Cigars Top 10 Cigars of 2012, and was included on the Blowin' Smoke Podcast "Prime 9 of 2012"

Rodrigo Cigars Habano Clasico was listed among The Perfect 10 for 2012 as well as the Top 12 of 2012 by the reviewers of Tiki Bar Online.

Guayacan was listed among the Top 12 of 2012 by Tiki Bar Online

Herederos de Robaina included on the Covering Your Ash Top 10 Cigars of 2012

The 1502 Cigars Ruby was included in the Blowin' Smoke Podcast "Prime 9 of 2012" and made Frank's Top Ten Cigars of 2012 on Keeping Your Man Card

The following were reviewed during the course of December:

Emilio Serie H: Stogies on the Rocks , Tom's Cigars , Cigar Freaks

Reviews of the Emilio Cigars AF1 were done by Tiny Tim's Cigar Blog , Smoke Easy Blog

Reviews of the Emilio Cigars AF2: Long Fillers Lounge , The Cigar Broskies

Emilio AF Suave: Stogies on the Rocks , Traveling Stogie

La Musa Mousa: Long Fillers Lounge , Keeping Your Man Card , Seth's Humidor , Cigar Coop
 , Stogies on the Rocks

La Musa Melete: Cigar Coop

Los Regalos Quetzal Reviews appeared on Stogies on the Rocks , Blowin' Smoke Podcast , Mike's Stogies

Draig K: Stogies on the Rocks

Herederos de Robaina Covering Your Ash , Nice Tight Ash

The first Ezra Zion Release, Inception was reviewed by Rip's Cigar Journal , Stogie Cop , Keeping Your Man Card , The Smoking Greek , and Mike's Stogies

Ezra Zion Honor Series Reagan reviews: The Smoking Greek , Stogie Review  , The Cigar Broskies
 , and Traveling Stogie

Reviews of the latest Rodrigo release, La Fortaleza, appeared on Mike's Stogies,

 Guayacan Tom's Cigars , Mike's Stogies ,and Seth's Humidor

1502 Cigars Emerald: Stogie Guys

1502 Cigars Ruby: Habanos Nut 

Emilio Cigars Releases Los Regalos

Press Release

December 28, 2012

Gary Griffith of Emilio Cigars announced this morning that the first blend of the Los Regalos series, "Quetzal", made in Esteli, Nicaragua will begin shipping immediately.

"These cigars are being produced in a new factory for Emilio Cigars, and we are excited to have formed this new partnership," he said.

There will be a total of 4 blends in the series, as well as a limited edition cigar made entirely from 2006 harvest tobaccos.

"The Robusto, Toro, and Torpedo sizes are available at this time," said Griffith, "and the Corona and Sixty will be released on January 11 at Riverside Cigars in Jeffersonville, IN. Those two sizes will ship to other retailers subsequent to that event."

This will be Emilio Cigars final new release of 2012, capping off an extremely productive year in which several new Emilio blends became available, and in which numerous distribution agreements were negotiated.

From our family to yours

First and foremost I want to wish all our wonderful friends in this little family of ours, including our staff, our manufacturing and distribution partners, and most importantly our consumers, a joyous holiday season.

Emilio Cigars has grown in ways over the last 12 months that have exceeded all my hopes and expectations. We've gained new partners, dear friends, and I've somehow managed to fit in finding the love of my life.

I wish all of you the best in the coming year, thank you all for your support and encouragement, and hope that 2013 holds more promise for each of you than you might imagine.

Live your dreams. Stay true to your purpose and beliefs. Live. Love. Laugh. The future is in your hands.

God bless you all. Merry Christmas.

Gary

Emilio Cigars Releases La Musa Melete

We are pleased to announce that La Musa Melete by Emilio Cigars has arrived at our warehouse and will begin shipping later this week.
This cigar has already been favorably reviewed in pre-release, and will now be available to  consumers through our retailers. It is available in 25 count cabinet style boxes. These are available immediately in three sizes; Robusto, Toro, and Torpedo.  Coronas and a limted run of Lanceros will be made available at a later date.

Emilio Cigars and Epicurean Cigars enter distribution agreement

Press Release

December 14, 2012

Steven Ysidron, President of Epicurean Cigars, and Gary Griffith, owner of Emilio Cigars announced today that they have entered into a joint distribution agreement.

Under the terms of the agreement Epicurean Cigars will now be shipped from the Emilio Cigars facility in Vineland, NJ and added to the portfolio of products of the Emilio Cigars sales staff.

Ysidron, formerly with Savinelli, USA, has had a long career in the industry, and is now producing his own line, Epicurean Cigars. "We are very excited to be a part of what Emilio Cigars are doing. They represent the integrity and commitment to quality boutique cigars that has long been a passion for me and my family," said Ysidron.

Griffith reiterated: "We welcome Steve to the family, and look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership. I am fully dedicated to the mission of bringing an array of quality boutique cigars to a broader market, whether under the Emilio Cigars mark, or the mark of other equally dedicated and passionate manufacturers."

This agreement will free Ysidron to stay focused on new product development and production oversight and allow him to expand his distribution into new markets.

Distribution will shift to the Emilio Cigars facility during the first week of January, 2013.